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Post by katybee on Oct 23, 2024 2:54:06 GMT
WTF?
Luckily (can you say luckily with cancer?), it’s thyroid cancer…which has a good survival rate. She’s going to have a biopsy to find out which kind it is…we’re hoping for garden-variety, boring thyroid cancer, not the super-aggressive kind. She misses my brother, but she’s not quite ready to join him, yet. (She’s 41). So any good vibes you want to send would be greatly appreciated. And any experiences with thyroid cancer, as well.
Thanks!
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Post by ntsf on Oct 23, 2024 3:08:28 GMT
hugs and more hugs..
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Post by librarylady on Oct 23, 2024 3:13:48 GMT
Lots of healing karma headed your SIL's way.
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Post by tamra on Oct 23, 2024 3:16:42 GMT
Lots of healing for your family.
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Post by quinlove on Oct 23, 2024 3:19:05 GMT
Sending love to you and your precious sister. ❤️
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Post by snyder on Oct 23, 2024 3:24:48 GMT
That is sad news. I will pray she flies through treamtnet without complcations and will be cancer free soon! Pryaers.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Oct 23, 2024 3:39:32 GMT
Hope she has the 'better' kind and her recovery goes well!!
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Post by christine58 on Oct 23, 2024 3:47:29 GMT
Lots of prayers that it’s the “simple“ thyroid cancer. I’ve had three friends with it, and they were fine once their thyroid was removed.
How is your teachers paying teachers stint going? I hope it’s going well
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Post by TXMary on Oct 23, 2024 4:34:54 GMT
Oh no. Sending lots of healing vibes and prayers her way.
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Post by mimima on Oct 23, 2024 4:41:25 GMT
May it be treatable! That's terribly unfair, I'm sorry
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Post by hutchfan on Oct 23, 2024 4:51:29 GMT
Saying prayers!
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Post by katlady on Oct 23, 2024 4:53:28 GMT
Sending lots of healing to her!
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Post by LilyRose on Oct 23, 2024 5:23:56 GMT
I’ve had a thyroid cancer diagnosis this year, after my thyroid was removed in February. My mother went through the same thing last year. It was because of her diagnosis that I had an ultrasound of my thyroid, and learned I had a number of nodules. A fine needle biopsy of several of them did not show cancer cells, but based on my mother’s thyroid cancer, three different doctors encouraged me to proceed with removal. The post surgery report showed papillary thyroid cancer, follicular variant. The margins were clear and it was small enough to be classed as a microcarcinoma.
Overall, my mom and I are doing great.
I’m curious how they know your SIL has cancer if they haven’t done a biopsy yet?
There is a Facebook group called Thyroidectomy Group (the cover photo is a butterfly). I will warn you that that group can be a bit overwhelming at first, as many people share struggles they’ve gone through following a thyroidectomy. You have to keep in mind that people who had no issues are probably not hanging out in a support group. Also, that group covers thyroidectomy for a number of reasons other than just cancer.
I am happy to share further thoughts and experiences as she proceeds with her journey – just let me know.
ETA: other than the medication I must now take to replace the hormones my thyroid produced, I haven’t needed anything further. Based on my case, the doctor did not want me to do RAI (radioactive iodine) treatment. Chemo is not typically done. I am having a whole body scan next week, which my doctor says is typically done for someone who had thyroid cancer about a year after diagnosis. Mine is a bit sooner due to travel in the new year.
One more thing— Remind me where your SIL is located? There is a facility in Tampa, Florida called Clayman Thyroid Center. I’ve seen multiple people mention going there and having a positive experience.
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Post by katybee on Oct 23, 2024 6:33:07 GMT
I’ve had a thyroid cancer diagnosis this year, after my thyroid was removed in February. My mother went through the same thing last year. It was because of her diagnosis that I had an ultrasound of my thyroid, and learned I had a number of nodules. A fine needle biopsy of several of them did not show cancer cells, but based on my mother’s thyroid cancer, three different doctors encouraged me to proceed with removal. The post surgery report showed papillary thyroid cancer, follicular variant. The margins were clear and it was small enough to be classed as a microcarcinoma. Overall, my mom and I are doing great. I’m curious how they know your SIL has cancer if they haven’t done a biopsy yet? There is a Facebook group called Thyroidectomy Group (the cover photo is a butterfly). I will warn you that that group can be a bit overwhelming at first, as many people share struggles they’ve gone through following a thyroidectomy. You have to keep in mind that people who had no issues are probably not hanging out in a support group. Also, that group covers thyroidectomy for a number of reasons other than just cancer. I am happy to share further thoughts and experiences as she proceeds with her journey – just let me know. ETA: other than the medication I must now take to replace the hormones my thyroid produced, I haven’t needed anything further. Based on my case, the doctor did not want me to do RAI (radioactive iodine) treatment. Chemo is not typically done. I am having a whole body scan next week, which my doctor says is typically done for someone who had thyroid cancer about a year after diagnosis. Mine is a bit sooner due to travel in the new year. One more thing— Remind me where your SIL is located? There is a facility in Tampa, Florida called Clayman Thyroid Center. I’ve seen multiple people mention going there and having a positive experience. Thank-you for all of the info. My SIL went in for her annual checkup and her doctor noticed that she had an enlarged thyroid and sent her for a scan (I don’t know if it was an MRI or CT). She has 3 nodules. They can tell from the scan that 2 are cancerous (from the way they “present .”) One is not, but is likely to become cancerous in the future. I thought they would just remove the thyroid—but they are going to do a needle biopsy first to determine the type of cancer—which will affect the treatment. That’s all we know (she just found out today). If it is a non-aggressive type, she will most likely have it removed and then just have to do regular monitoring. That’s what we’re hoping for! |
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Post by rainangel on Oct 23, 2024 7:48:52 GMT
Sending positive vibes.
They seem to have caught it early though, so hopefully it's easily treated.
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Post by smasonnc on Oct 23, 2024 8:06:19 GMT
I had my thyroid removed because of a large nodule that they couldn’t determine was cancerous. During that time, they told me age was an indicator of whether or not it was an aggressive cancer. I was 36 at the time. They said although there are outliers, the aggressive form of cancer primarily presents in older patients.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Oct 23, 2024 10:45:28 GMT
Life certainly seems unfair when things like this happen. I hope her cancer is fully treatable and she gets along fine. And I send you a hug just because of the stress of it all.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Oct 23, 2024 10:53:53 GMT
My mother had thyroid cancer in her 20’s, it was removed, and she took thyroid the rest of her life. But was otherwise fine. I hope the same for your SIL.
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Post by lisaknits on Oct 23, 2024 11:19:08 GMT
Hugs to your sis-in-law and to you.
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Post by peasapie on Oct 23, 2024 11:56:44 GMT
I hope she has the very best possible outcome.
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Oct 23, 2024 12:28:38 GMT
It just doesn’t seem fair at all. Prayers everything goes smoothly and treatment is effective. Hugs to you both.
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Post by workingclassdog on Oct 23, 2024 12:54:53 GMT
Oh geez.. so sorry...
My friend got the same kind and lives pretty normal life now. Just has to take a pill every day at 3am (it has to be at the exact same time, I guess) and she chose 3am because you can't eat/drink 2 before or 2 after. I have no idea if all patients have to do the same, but otherwise she is healthly. Good luck and prayers for your SIL.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 23, 2024 13:20:39 GMT
I’m so sorry your family is dealing with that monster again, and so soon.  My BFF’s DD had it after surviving AML as a child, but thankfully since being treated she has been doing well. I hope your SIL has a similarly good outcome. |
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Post by monklady123 on Oct 23, 2024 13:55:01 GMT
Wow, so sorry to hear this. I'll hope for a very nonaggressive type. My mother had thyroid cancer years ago. She had the surgery, I think she had the radioactive treatment, then took Synthroid for the rest of her life. When she died it was because she was 97, not because she'd had thyroid cancer. |
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Post by RosieKat on Oct 23, 2024 14:00:15 GMT
Sending love - y'all have been through so much!
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Post by katybee on Oct 23, 2024 14:05:16 GMT
I had my thyroid removed because of a large nodule that they couldn’t determine was cancerous. During that time, they told me age was an indicator of whether or not it was an aggressive cancer. I was 36 at the time. They said although there are outliers, the aggressive form of cancer primarily presents in older patients. Yes…that’s exactly what they told her. So we are very hopeful! |
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Post by mikklynn on Oct 23, 2024 14:17:23 GMT
I'm praying for the best possible outcome.
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Post by stormsts on Oct 23, 2024 14:18:30 GMT
Sending positive thoughts your way.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Oct 23, 2024 14:24:39 GMT
I don't have personal experience but know several people who have had thyroid cancer and they are doing great. Blessings to your SIL and I hope it is easily treatable.
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Post by Zee on Oct 23, 2024 14:25:56 GMT
I have no first hand knowledge, but my aunt was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had hers removed and has been doing well ever since. That was in 2016.
I hope she makes a full recovery!
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My BFF’s DD had it after surviving AML as a child, but thankfully since being treated she has been doing well. I hope your SIL has a similarly good outcome.
